Tommy Taylor
Born: 9/17/1892 in Mexia, TX, USA
Died: 4/5/1956 in Greenville, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-07-09 | Final Game: 1924-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Thomas Livingstone Carlton Taylor
Biography
Tommy Taylor was a professional baseball player born in 1892, who played during the early 20th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would emerge in the following decades. His career spanned from 1924 to September 30, 1924, during which he participated in 26 games as a position player. Taylor demonstrated a solid batting capability, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .26, accumulating 19 hits and driving in 10 runs, though he did not record any home runs.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Taylor showcased his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 2 bases throughout his time in the major leagues. While his career was short-lived, Taylor's participation in the game during this pivotal time reflects the evolving nature of baseball, as players began to adapt to new strategies and styles of play. His legacy, while not extensively documented, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history in the early 1920s.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 73 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0.260 | 0.289 | 0.329 | 0.618 | -220.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WSN | AL | 26 | 73 | 11 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0.260 | -220.4 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS | WS1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 16 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | WS1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | WS1 | 3B | 16 | 0 | 19 | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| 1924 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Center Field | 1 |